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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 642.60 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 642.60 and 211.74 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 642.60 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/642.60 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 642.60 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 136,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,064.12/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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